ZIP 31006 (Butler, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31006: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Taylor County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 103 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Taylor County compares with Georgia
Taylor County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Taylor County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Taylor County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 112.1 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Taylor County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Taylor County: 6.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.3 in Georgia.
Overview
Taylor County has recorded 103 truck crashes since 2015, with 69 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 42 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
SR-96 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 31006 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-96 (1), SR-208 (1) and SR-3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 4.9%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31006 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-96; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Taylor County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-96 | 2 |
| CR-96 | 1 |
| SR-208 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Taylor County) |
|---|---|
| Buena Vista Hwy At Hwy 90 | 2 |
| Sr 137 /Sr 128 | 2 |
| Sr 90 At 127 | 2 |
| Sr 96 Mm 24 | 2 |
| Sr 96 Near 3 | 2 |
| State Route 3 At Wilson Road | 2 |
| Americus Hwy At Hwy 96 | 1 |
| Crossroad School Rd | 1 |
ZIP 31006 at a glance
| Population | 3,984 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,750 |
| Median home value | $96,223 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Taylor County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 8 | -20% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 9 | +9% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | -6% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31006
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31006?
Taylor County has had 103 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 69 people and killing 6.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 31006?
Since 2015, SR-96 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31006: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31006?
Truck crashes in Taylor County peak in July, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31006?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Taylor County since 2015 (4.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31006 compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 112.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Taylor County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31006?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.